Twisted Nerve (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1968, Twisted Nerve is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by Roy Boulting, running about 112 minutes. “Cleaver. Cleaver. Chop. Chop. First the mom and then the pop. Then we'll get the pretty girl. We'll get her right between the curl.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Martin Durnley is a young man with an infantilizing mother, resentful stepfather and an institutionalized brother with Down's syndrome. To cope, he retreats into an alternate child personality he calls Georgie. After being caught during a theft attempt at a department store, he befriends a female customer who is sympathetic to him, but his friendship soon turns into obsession.
Who’s in it. Twisted Nerve stars Hayley Mills as Susan Harper, Hywel Bennett as Martin (Georgie) Durnley, Billie Whitelaw as Joan Harper and Frank Finlay as Henry Durnley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Twisted Nerve has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Twisted Nerve page.
If you liked it. Fans of Twisted Nerve tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Twisted Nerve (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Twisted Nerve change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Twisted Nerve worth watching?
- Twisted Nerve holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Twisted Nerve?
- Twisted Nerve stars Hayley Mills, Hywel Bennett, Billie Whitelaw, Frank Finlay and Barry Foster.
- When was Twisted Nerve released?
- Twisted Nerve was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.